• Latest news & comment - 9th May

UK: Watchdog advises M&S investors on Rose (MEM)

Rebel Marks & Spencer shareholders are seeking advice from PIRC, the corporate governance watchdog, over how to resist the controversial appointment of CEO Stuart Rose as executive chairman.

US: FDA allows brown rice health claim (REG)

The US Food and Drug Administration has said that brown rice can now carry whole grain health claims.

NETHERLANDS: Weak dollar hits Ahold sales (MEM)

Dutch retailer Royal Ahold today (9 May) posted a 1.3% drop in first-quarter sales thanks to the impact of the weak US dollar and a price-cutting policy at its US stores.

  • Top stories on just-food this week
    just-food’s coverage of the Food Forum India 2008 conference in Mumbai was a highlight this week and some bullish comments from Future Group CEO on India’s potential proved popular among this week's top stories.
  • Kraft follows its gut instinct (MEM)
    The recent tie-up between Swedish biotech company Probi and Kraft Foods underlines how significant the probiotic food sector is becoming to major food producers. Probi will be supplying probiotic ingredients for Kraft’s expanding LiveActive range, aimed at tapping into a market where consumer interest and sales are on the rise. Ben Cooper reports.
  • UK: Review of baby milk regulations launched (MEM)
    The UK’s FSA and Department of Health have launched a review of the controls governing the advertising and presentation of infant and follow-on formula.
  • UAE: Singapore Food Industries eyes Middle East (MEM)
    Singapore Food Industries is looking to boost its presence in the Middle East with plans to help build a ready meals factory in United Arab Emirates.
  • US: Rocky Mountain sees obstacles ahead (REG)
    US firm Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has warned that profits could fall over the next 12 months if the country’s economy fails to improve.
  • NETHERLANDS: US shines in Wessanen Q1 (REG)
    Royal Wessanen, the Dutch food group, today (9 May) posted a 2.5% rise in first-quarter profits as sales rose in Europe and North America.
  • BRAZIL: Bimbo buys Nutrella stake (REG)
    Mexican bakery group Bimbo revealed earlier this week (7 May) that it has purchased a majority stake in Brazilian baker Nutrella Alimentos.

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Asda's search for the sport stars of the future
 9th May 2008 12:55

Asda’s sport-loving boss Andy Bond has a quest. He wants to find the British sporting stars of the future. God knows we need them. Yesterday (8 May), a missive from Asda la...

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Kraft follows its gut instinct (MEM)
 
The recent tie-up between Swedish biotech company Probi and Kraft Foods underlines how significant the probiotic food sector is becoming to major food producers. Probi will be supplying probiotic ingredients for Kraft’s expanding LiveActive range, aimed at tapping into a market where consumer interest and sales are on the rise. Ben Cooper reports.

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Latest briefing just-food’s sector research review

This briefing is our second annual research review, in which we round up some findings from just-food's recently published market sector research reports. Last year saw us release some brand new titles and as well as updates of our established reports. Extracts are provided from our global market reviews of indulgence foods and NPD strategies, and the latest report on branded foods in India. 2008 is building up to be a busy year for research, so look out for some great upcoming titles.

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